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Farmer out standing in his soybean field.

Dec 18, 2025

$2.35M Grant to Expand Farm Stress Support in Southern Region

Faculty with the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences and NC State Extension have received a $2.35 million grant to lead a regional network aimed at addressing farm and ranch stress across the Southern United States. 
Lance Williams '25 in an NC State graduation cap and gown, sitting surrounded by green foliage

Dec 17, 2025

Lance Williams: Wolfpack Forever

Lance Williams’ NC State journey began with 4-H Youth Development in his hometown, Bunn, North Carolina. Inspired by that formative experience, Williams is using his education to give back. 
a close up image of pink piglets

Dec 16, 2025

Feeding Curiosity for Better Swine Nutrition

Research assistant Alexa Gormley, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in animal science, is investigating the impact of nutritional interventions on the intestinal health of newly weaned pigs in the hopes of improving the transition of young swine from milk to feed. 
solar powered cameras in a soybean field

Dec 15, 2025

NC Agricultural Analytics Platform Supports Data-Driven Farming

From helping improve crop yield and profitability to supporting farmers with best management practices, the N.C. Agricultural Analytics Platform is shaping the future of agriculture. 
Economist Mike Walden

Dec 12, 2025

You Decide: Should You Be Smiling or Frowning at 2026?

The economic future often seems murky and tangled when forecasting the next year. NC State economist Mike Walden highlights factors that could shape early trends in 2026. 
Mike Roe at boardroom table

Dec 11, 2025

Lifesaving Innovations

NC State entomologist R. Michael Roe, whose research has helped prevent insect-borne diseases around the world, has been selected as a 2025 fellow in the National Academy of Inventors. 
Talley tower is reflected in the windows of Talley Student Union

Dec 10, 2025

NC State Announces 2025-26 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State announced its 2025-26 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovator, including nine faculty members from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. 
Latisha Sanchez holds her gold globe trophy

Dec 9, 2025

Gold Globe: NC State’s Latisha Sanchez a World Champion in Horse Judging

NC State animal science major Latisha Sanchez wrapped up her collegiate horse judging career with a top finish. Team members say they've learned about careers, confidence and communication. 
a gray-haired man with a beard examines fish samples with a student in a lab

Dec 9, 2025

Aquaculture Education Makes a Splash with Reading at the Helm

Benjamin Reading's passion for fish and aquaculture has fueled more than 20 years of teaching and research at NC State. Earlier this year, the American Fisheries Society honored him for his contributions to fisheries education. 
a photograph of the back of a group of people wearing red graduation caps and gowns

Dec 8, 2025

Fall CALS Grads Look to the Future

Three soon-to-be graduates reflect on their time with CALS, what they've learned and what comes next.